Want to live in Amsterdam? Good luck...it’s difficult and stressful!

In this video, I want to share my apartment hunting experiences and show you how to find a place to live in Amsterdam including:

◦ How and where to find housing
◦ How a viewing looks like
◦ Tips & advice

⏰ CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
02:01 The process
03:10 4 apartment viewings
06:28 Nonnegotiables
08:14 Where to find housing? (Funda/Pararius/FB/Vesteda/MVGM)
08:47 Live housing search!
22:04 Submitting a bid (preparation)
24:11 Four types of rental contracts
25:56 Final tips & reminders

USEFUL WEBSITES:
◦ funda.nl (rent/buy)
◦ pararius.com (rent/buy)
◦ kamernet.nl (rent and find roommates)
◦ vesteda.com (housing corporation)
◦ mvgm.nl (housing corporation)
◦ wonenbijbouwinvest.nl/ (housing corporation)
◦ hoodmaps.com/amsterdamneighborhoodmap (crowdsourced map)

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WHO AM I?
I'm David, a Californian living in Amsterdam. I grew up in San Francisco, studied and worked in LA, took a sabbatical around the world, and then packed my bags for Europe. I make videos about lifestyle design, hiking, and living/working/studying in Europe.

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